Study reveals: Artificial light is keeping reef fish awake
Bar-Ilan University study finds that coastal light pollution disrupts sleep and is associated with increased markers of DNA damage in the brains of reef fish.
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Former ISA Official:
Former ISA Official: ISA cancelling Pride events is nothing new
Former ISA official Tamir Mandowsky defended the decision to remove LGBTQ events from the organization.
Israeli, German Navies hold joint drill during Haifa Port visit
German Navy vessel docks at Port of Haifa as part of ongoing cooperation with the Israeli Navy; visit includes joint maritime exercise, professional exchanges, and senior commanders' meetings.
Jerusalem childcare provider arrested for suspected abuse
Childcare provider, age 49, from Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood arrested on suspicion of shouting at, cursing, children in her care.
State Comptroller warns: Israel not prepared for earthquake
State Comptroller responds to Venezuela double earthquake, warning Israel has not yet taken sufficient steps to prepare for a disaster of its own.
Haredi rabbi's inciting claim: 'They are children of Amalek'
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, a leading haredi rabbi, pens sharply-worded letters condemning arrests of haredi draft evaders and urging increased Torah study instead of violence as response to 'decree' of enlistment.
Dor Ben Simhon’s widow bids farewell to his tank crew
Ariel, the widow of Gedaliya Dor Ben Simhon, commander of the 52nd Battalion, posted a personal and moving message in which she thanked the tank crew soldiers who fell alongside her husband.
IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad weapons production commander
In Khan Yunis strike, IDF eliminates terrorist Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hadid, commander in Islamic Jihad's production array.
Security forces demolish homes in Beit Anot
Hundreds of Border Police, and Yassam officers descend on Jewish community in the Hebron Hills, destroying the homes of three families. 'The children were shocked.'
Police to pay tens of thousands of shekels for wrongful arrest
An officer attacked a teenager and injured him, and in an attempt to justify the act, claimed he had been attacked himself. The teenager was arrested without cause and will be compensated with 48,000 shekels.
Commander of Handala hacker group eliminated
Yahya Hosseini Panjaki confirmed commander of Iranian 'Handala' hacker group by IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel.
MK Amit Halevi:
MK Amit Halevi: 'Our soldiers are fighting for Washington, London, and Paris'
MK Amit Halevi addressed the JNS International Policy Summit, arguing that Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran-backed groups represents a broader global struggle against radical Islamist ideology.
Uniformed soldier rescued from Arab village
IDF soldier found handcuffed in Tarqumiya, is rescued by police forces.
Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid fell in southern Lebanon
Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, aged 32 from Peki'in, fell during operational activity in southern Lebanon.
I found my summer home at Camp Dror
What does it take to make this the best summer camp in Israel and a place where kids find a sense of community and make friends that will last for life?
Boycott between IDF and heads of premilitary academies
The Chief of Staff ordered not to invite Rabbi Yigal Levinstein to a meeting with heads of yeshivas and pre-army programs. In response, the heads of the pre-army programs decided not to attend the meeting.
Haredi rabbi: Blocking roads is theft
Rabbi Moshe Maya, senior Shas rabbi, says blocking roads is 'worst kind of theft,' but haredim must protest arrest of draft-evaders.
To neutralize Hezbollah
Netherlands ramps up Lebanese military support to neutralize Hezbollah
The Netherlands has increased its military backing of the Lebanese Army, funding a new base and anti-terror training to help Beirut neutralize Hezbollah.
24 hours later:
24 hours later: Senate flips on Iran war powers measure
The Senate reverses its rebuke of President Trump’s war powers after key Republicans alter their votes.
Trump:
Trump: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, we will have peace in the Middle East
Speaking at a rally in DC, President Trump praises US military operations for decimating Iran's defense capabilities and vows that Tehran will never possess nuclear weapons.
'Soldier missing, he is likely alive'
'A soldier is missing, he is likely alive' | Gilad Shalit kidnapping logs revealed
20 years later: IDF Archives release logs from the Southern Brigade's operations room, tracing the moments from when it was realized a soldier had been captured, to the discovery of a bloodstained vest, and the final identification of the abductee.
White House demands:
White House demands $87.6 billion for Iran war recovery and DC repairs
Trump administration formally requests $87.6 billion from Congress to cover Iran war costs, restore DC landmarks, and extend year-round E15 fuel sales.
NBA Israeli talent
Sacramento Kings draft Emanuel Sharp, deepening NBA's Israeli talent
The Sacramento Kings select Houston guard Emanuel Sharp with the 45th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding an elite Israeli-born shooter to their roster.
Severe casualties feared
Double earthquake strikes Venezuelan coast, severe casualties feared
Two successive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 strike Venezuela, causing multiple buildings to collapse in Caracas.
'Unlawful'
ICC judges sue Trump administration to overturn 'unlawful' US sanctions
Three ICC judges file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling retaliatory US sanctions an unlawful "financial death penalty."
Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU
Iran’s Foreign Ministry warns that conflicting US rhetoric over their newly signed post-war memorandum will only deepen Tehran's historical distrust.
Watch:
Watch: Violent clash erupts at conclusion of haredi protest convoy
Driver attacks vehicle belonging to haredi protesters on Highway 1, intentionally smashing the side mirror and attempting to assault the passengers. A brawl ensues.
Poll
Poll: Smotrich gains strength, Bennett and Lapid weaken
According to the data, the Religious Zionist Party succeeds in reaching five seats. A merger between Benny Gantz, Dedi Simhi, and Yoaz Hendel would receive seven seats.
Engineering worker killed in operational accident in Gaza
Ra'ed Abu al-Qiyan, an employee working for a contractor company carrying out engineering projects on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, was killed as a result of an operational accident in the Gaza Strip.
Rubio warns Iran:
Rubio warns Iran: US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options
Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: 'There are times you must tell even the US Pres. what we stand for'
PM Netanyahu defends decisions to enter Rafah, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, says he did not seek permission from either President Trump or President Biden.
Shin Bet Director's decision draws criticism
Shin Bet Director David Zini had a memorial for agents who fell since October 7th removed, drawing criticism.
Significant earthquake strikes northern California
Thousands lose power after earthquake strikes the Redwood Valley area.
Watch:
Watch: Violent clashes between haredim and secular activists in Arad
Clashes broke out when secular activists prevented the departure of the haredi protest convoy towards from.
Arms dealer whose weapons were used in attacks eliminated
Arms dealer Mohamed Zayed eliminated after attacking the soldiers who came to arrest him.
Traffic and confrontations amid Haredi protest convoy
Convoys departed from 19 haredi population centers under police coordination, with reports of heavy traffic and violent incidents, despite organizers' urging orderly and lawful protest.
IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th
According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.
British yeshiva student killed in car accident in Moldova
A British Jew who was studying in Israel was pronounced dead after his car flipped over into a ravine in Chișinău.
Unimpressed by threats
Unimpressed by threats: Ben Gvir sends firm message to Bedouin community
Ben Gvir addressed enforcement policy against illegal structures at the Local Government Conference ahead of tomorrow's Bedouin demonstration, declaring that the policy will continue.
Leaders and experts warn:
Leaders and experts: Belgium risks setting a dangerous precedent for religious freedom
The European Jewish Association warned Belgium's case against ritual circumcision could set a precedent affecting religious freedom across Europe.
